"One
of the finest singer/songwriters to emerge in recent years"
Jim Gellatly, John Peel Award Winning DJ
Scottish singer/songwriter Jono started recording his
songs aged 13 when his dad got him a 4-track cassette
recorder. His father had been in rock-n-roll bands and
mother in musical theatre. Fast forward to his 20’s
and Jono has recorded his early material, gigged in many
bands, has produced for local, signed and charting artists.
"Hauntingly beautiful acoustic sounds; the prodigious
talent of singer/songwriter Jono"
Russell Kane, Q Radio
He was due to inherit the family business; a manufacturing
company where he worked as a graphic designer, but walked
away from this secure future to produce his debut solo
album. Rounded yet rugged, refined yet raw, Jono launched
the album “Sentimental Anarchist” to critical
acclaim, built around his infectious voice, melodies and
guitar style. He wrote and recorded the album by himself
in his Glasgow flat, playing every single instrument on
it.
"The album was blinding; one of the best I have
heard in ages"
Carol Cunningham, Music News Scotland
Feathers in Jono’s cap include XFM Artist of the
Week, Album of the Week, Single of the Week, no.83 most
watched UK music video on YouTube for “Stuck in
the City”, Winner of UK Undiscovered 2010, and highlight
of the KKL Plaza stage at the Blue Balls Music Festival
in Switzerland.
"I like Jono's song Stuck In The City a lot!
It's REALLY catchy!"
Alex Zane, TV and Radio Presenter
With a full band behind him for the album launch, Jono
packed out the 450 capacity Classic Grand, then embarked
on his first UK tour. Each day, BBC and local radio stations
got him on the air for interviews prior to the evening
gigs. To date Jono has completed five UK tours and has
toured in mainland Europe, performing on the bill with
artists such as Ben Harper, KT Tunstall, Beth Ditto (The
Gossip), Rodrigo y Gabriela, Macy Gray, Erykah Badu, Kelis,
Jamie Lidell, The Secret Sisters...
"Jono holds his own in the company of Jack Johnson
and Newton Faulkner"
David Esson, Sunday Express
Features in the press include The Sun, Daily Record, Evening
Times, Metro, and radio stations such as Q Radio (Russell
Kane), BBC6 Music (Tom Robinson), BBC Scotland (Jim Gellatly),
BBC Wales (Alan Thompson), Myspace Radio (Alex Zane),
Kerrang! (Alex Baker)...
"Jono's voice has this texture to it that makes
everything seem alright"
Alex Baker, Kerrang! Radio
Jono has been compared to singer/songwriters like John
Mayer, Kelly Jones, Jeff Buckley, Jason Mraz, Newton Faulkner
and James Morrison. However, Jono maintains an extraordinarily
distinctive style, shaped by eclectic influences such
as Bob Marley, The Police, Guns n Roses, Smashing Pumpkins,
Rage Against the Machine, Underworld, Daft Punk and Basement
Jaxx.
"The rasp in Jono's voice gives Paolo Nutini
a run for his money"
Alan Morrison, Sunday Herald
On a skiing break at the beginning of 2009 Jono suffered
a violent fall, coming inches from death and shattering
his left shoulder. He flew home for an operation with
no guarantee of ever being able to play guitar again.
He had been nominated for the Red Stripe Awards, so he
sang in a sling, using a laptop with the guitar parts
on it.
"With one of his wings seriously clipped Jono
managed to pull off a mesmerizing set"
Clare Dixon, Red Stripe
Following intensive physiotherapy Jono is playing again,
with vigour like he has never known, happy that he is
still alive and able to play the guitar. With a massive
and explosive energy that you would normally only expect
to feel from a full band, Jono’s solo performances
have become a sight and sound to behold, leaving new audiences
stunned, while familiar crowds scream out the lyrics.
He is currently writing and recording his second solo
album, often discovering new lyrics and melodies in his
dreams.
"Jono's live performance smacked me right between
the eyes and ears!"
Jim Symon, Radio Clyde2
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